Drawing 2

Abstraction through the use of a

grid
Using a grid to
break up the
picture plane
Print Gallery," by M.C. Escher.

Using a grid to
create distortion of
space
Ryan Hoover, face of guilt with anamorphic distortion
graphite on paper; 18x24"
Anamorphic
distortion
Sometimes you may want to change the
proportions of a subject to create a special
effect. Making random changes isn't nearly as
effective as changing the proportions on a grid,
because the distorted elements still have
correct relationships.

1.Make a grid of same-size squares on your
original.
2. Then on a support that is the size of your
final drawing, make a grid changing the spacing
of the vertical and horizontal lines, as shown in
the sketches.
3. Transfer your lines from the squared-off grid
to the distorted grid one space at a time,
recording the elements found in each space to
fit the corresponding space.

The result will be an altered appearance of the
subject, whether a portrait, head or still life. Try
this for yourself on different subjects
The process
Anamorphic Distortion
Using a grid
as subject
Woven Works
Cassie Tomdro
Grid Abstraction
Select the type of abstraction you are going to create for
this assignment
Select a subject matter of your choice
Do several compositional sketches or brainstorm several
ideas
Distortion
Rubric
Composition
Balanced, complex composition
Creative Expression
Creative use of the grid
Creative choice of subject matter
Presentation
Clean, neat craftsmanship within chosen media
Grid is invisible in distortion
Skill
Sophisticated application of value or color
Strong technical application of selected media
Objectives
Fore, mid, backgrounds are addressed (drawing is multi leveled)
Grid is used to create the image
Preliminary sketches are completed
Final drawing is at least 12x16